The European Commission has unveiled new plans to end mobile phone roaming charges next year after coming under fire from providers and consumer groups over its previous scheme.
The plan announced yesterday would be based on where phone users live or the EU country where they have “stable links.”
Unlike the previous scheme to cap roaming free use at 90 days per year, the new plan would set no limits on time or the volume of data used.
Providers fear people might buy cheap services or SIM cards in another European country, and then use them at home.
Under the plan, providers could take action if customers do far more roaming than domestic use.
The plan must now be examined by operators to see if it would actually work. AP
Air China starts flights to Poland, 1st by an Asian carrier
Air China has started regular flights between Beijing and Warsaw, the first ever direct connection to Poland by any Asian airline.
Poland’s main airline, LOT, is already flying to Beijing and the number of passengers has been growing as business ties intensify.
Poland is seeking to develop business, trade and cultural relations with China, whose economy is still growing quickly despite a recent slowdown. China’s businesses and companies, meanwhile, are seeking ties in Europe.
Warsaw’s Chopin Airport wrote in a tweet yesterday that Air China launched its service to Poland today, adding: “Welcome to Warsaw :).”
Flights from Beijing depart on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Some 200 passengers came on the first flight. AP
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